Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

Mastercard•Purchase, NY

19h•$217,000 - $359,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for budgeting and forecasting short/long-term plans, as well as preparing and analyzing internal and external financial reports for US Region and consolidation for NAM. Activities include managing risks and opportunities, monitoring the organization's revenue and expenses while considering macro-economic factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; MBA preferred
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel: pivots, lookups, index, sumif), Oracle, Hyperion and Tableau
Track record building internal and external business partnerships; develops and leverages key relationships to understand the diverse needs and objectives of various stakeholders
Extensive experience modelling and performing predictive analytics to critically review and enhance complex financial and operational analysis and scenarios
Managed a diverse, multi-functional finance organization
Called upon to consult and provide advice and feedback to the business on risk and opportunity considerations, leveraging advanced analytical techniques as well as knowledge of outside trends and events
Experience setting strategy for process improvement initiatives along with developing procedures for implementation
Demonstrated successful oversight of the management and resolution of high-risk issues to ensure completeness and efficiency
Successfully embodies change management; oversees corporate cultural initiatives, enhancing the support of an ever-evolving environment to fulfill corporate goals and objectives

Responsibilities

Plays a leading role in partnering with business units, regions, business partners and/or corporate to manage major aspects of financial reporting (e.g. budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, target setting)
Communicates the key drivers behind the budget and forecast, linking the financial performance to strategy; develops quarterly operating reviews and CEO decks and communicates results to leadership.
Advises group/business unit leadership on external factors that affect business performances, leveraging subject matter expertise [SME] of budgeting, long range planning [LRP] and forecasting of overall business segments and divisions.
Embodies the Leading Beyond Finance [LBF] initiative by playing a leading role in partnering with business units, regions, business partners and/or corporate to develop strategies and identify revenue opportunities.
Works cross-functionally with business partners to ensure alignment with targets; performs variance analysis to deliver and articulate arguments in an effective manner.
Drives the process improvement initiatives related to budgeting, forecasting, systems and other key areas; proactively improves upon efficiencies and streamlines the overarching process.
Manages team, conducts goal setting and performance appraisal processes, coaches and develops employees as an organizational resource

Benefits

competitive base salary
annual bonus or commissions depending on the role
insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
flexible spending account and health savings account
16 weeks of new parent leave
up to 20 days of bereavement leave
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time
5 personal days
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
deferred compensation for eligible roles
fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
eligibility for tuition reimbursement